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On Guard is one of the best selling essential oils in dōTERRA. This is a powerful blend for protection and has proven very effective in boosting and strengthening immunity.
On Guard is a powerful blend of Wild Orange Peel, Clove Bud, Cinnamon Leaf, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Leaf, and Rosemary Leaf/Flower essential oils.

In the course of a day, our family uses On Guard many many times. In the morning, we brush our teeth with the On Guard Natural Whitening toothpaste. We wash our hands with the On Guard Foaming Hand wash throughout the day. Usually we rub our feet with the immunity blend which includes On Guard oil on before we leave the house. When I travel I have the On Guard throat drops and/or beadlets with me. I also carry the On Guard hand sanitizing mist too. Regularly we diffuse On Guard in our diffuser to clean the air. We wash our clothes with the On Guard laundry detergent. Our all purpose spray is the On Guard Cleaning concentrate. On the weekend, the bathroom and floors are all cleaned with On Guard cleaners. So as you can see, we are all On Guarded up!

History

There are a few different versions of this story, however the basic facts are that this blend was used hundreds of years ago¹. In the 15th Century around the time of the bubonic plague, four thieves were robbing the dead bodies bodies of plague victims without ever contracting the illness. When French authorities caught the criminals, they were offered a deal. In exchange for a lighter sentence, they would share their knowledge of the specific herbal blend which they had created to protect them form the plague. This blend was the precursor to what we know now as the protective blend, On Guard.

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BODY

Occasional Sore Throat: Mix with a tablespoon of water, gargle for 1 minute then swallow at the on-set of a sore throat. Mix 2-3 drops of On Guard and 2 drops of lemon EO with honey or agave in a teaspoon during wintertime. Gargle with 1 tbsp of water and 1 drop each of lemon and on guard hourly for scratchy throats. Gargle with On Guard to clear throat before singing.

Immunity blend: 5 drops On Guard , 4 drops Oregano , 3 drops Frankincense , 2 drops Peppermint , 1 drop Lemon if you are taking this internally (1 Arborvitae if you are using it topically in a roller bottle). Double this recipe for 10ml roller bottle. Dilute with fractionated coconut oil (fill the rest of the bottle up) roll onto bottom of feet daily for immunity. When you are very sick, you can mix this blend in a veggie capsule. Take every few hours depending on severity. Take several times within the next 24 hours after you feel better.²

Steaming Cup: Add 1-2 drops of On Guard & 1-2 drops of Breathe oil to very warm water and breathe in the vapors to help open airways and support lungs.

Super Cleaning: Add to spray bottles for cleaning. Consider using the dōTERRA On Guard Cleaning Concentrate for all purpose cleaner. Add a few drops to your dishwasher, laundry, and mop water for super clean dishes, clothes, and floors. Add a few drops of On Guard and baking soda for scrubbing and cleaning around the house, especially moldy areas. Rub on stains as a pre-wash stain remover.

Insect Bites: Apply to bee and insect stings to neutralize the toxin and to soothe the skin.

Teeth & Gums: Gargle 1-2 drops and brush daily for healthy teeth and gums. Apply 1-2 drops to gums and teeth, or swish with 5 drops of On Guard & 1 tbsp of water for discomfort relief from toothaches and after dental work.³

Toothbrush Cleaning: Combine 2 tbsp of water with 5 drops of On Guard in a small glass and store your toothbrush overnight to sanitize.

Cleaning Air: Diffuse On Guard in homes or business to clean the air, to inhibit mold and build immune systems. Put a few drops on air filters when changing them. Diffuse when visitors come to see newborns to protect the baby. Diffuse when your children come home from school. Diffuse during the winter time. Use as an air freshener for cooking odors or other unwanted smells.

Reduce Smoking Urges: Put a drop of On Guard oil in your mouth to relieve smoking urges. Enhance with an extra drop or two of Clove.

Skin Cleaning: For skin concerns such as skin imperfections, skin irritants, and skin blemishes. Apply topically, rotating between Oregano & Frankincense.

Carpet Powder: Add 15 drops of On Guard to every cup of corn starch, mix and sprinkle on carpet. Rake carpet, leave for 1 hour, then vacuum for micro clean carpet.

Carpet Cleaning: Put 4-5 drops of On Guard in your carpet cleaner.

Fingers & Toes: Apply neat to the toes and nails to keep them clean. For more serious help add Arborvitae, Manuka and Melissa.

Sticky Greasy Spots: Use a 50/50 mix of OnGuard and purified water and spray onto oven interior. Leave for 15 minutes, and then wipe away greasy spots. Apply to hands to remove stubborn, sticky substances like tree sap.

Bed Sheets & Upholstery Care: Put 15 drops in a 6oz spray bottle, shake and spray rooms, desks, or bed sheets to protect against environmental threats. Clean the upholstery and dashboard of your car.

DIY Cleaning Wipes: Soak thick quality paper towels (separated) in On Guard oil and water and store in an old baby wipe container. Use wipes to clean doorknobs, shopping carts, and other things in public. Take wipes to the gym and spray all the equipment you use. Use in the classroom for desks, tables and other items handled by children.

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MIND

On Guard is the Oil of Protection. According to the Emotions & Essential Oils the negative emotions On Guard helps to shift are the following: Attacked, unprotected, vulnerable, controlled, manipulated, susceptible to peer pressure

The positive properties we can adopt are the following: Healthy boundaries, protected, capable, integrity, independent, reinforced, strengthened

Feeling Safe & Protected: 3 drops On Guard, 2 drops Myrrh, and 1 drop Frankincense in a diffuser or necklace pendant diffuser. Affirmation:

I am safe and protected.

Feeling safe and protected physically helps your physical body create strong defenses. The skin has a healthy thickness, the blood flows evenly, the digestive system has healthy shields of bacteria and produces proper digestive enzymes and the lungs breathe deeper and fuller breaths. Our mind’s eye looks for ways to be empowered, solutions to any problems, and faith promoting actions and situations to achieve our goals.

The opposite of feeling safe and protected is feeling attacked, unprotected, vulnerable, controlled, manipulated, and susceptible to public pressure. Our mind’s eye wears the glasses of a suspicious person lacking in confidence and power. We list out excuses for how we can’t do things and why life isn’t fair.

Healthy Boundaries: 2 drops of each On Guard, Melaleuca, Clove, TerraShield, and Oregano oils in a diffuser or necklace pendant diffuser.

I am unconditionally loved as I honor my power to choose and allow others the freedom to choose, too.

So many problems can be prevented in life when we are self aware. Self-aware means we have a healthy self-love and respect of ourselves. This respect and love comes from clarity of thinking. The clarity of thinking means we have defined our boundaries. Boundaries is like our set of values we are comfortable operating in. When we are unclear, then we can’t communicate it with others and we feel negative emotions! Instead of blaming others for their misconduct, consider self reflecting and recognizing who you could have clarified and communicated better.

Tips for Healthy Boundaries:

Clearly write down what you want and what you don’t want. There are many forms of boundaries. Time boundaries. Space boundaries. Relationship boundaries.
Allow yourself to be safe and loved by yourself within those boundaries. When you honor and respect yourself, others will too. And if others don’t then you are unattached to their choices. You can still be happy no matter what they choose.
Practice saying ‘no’ kindly and lovingly to yourself and others.

SPIRIT

When we are sick and unhappy it is a sign that we have allowed outward things to become a part of us. This is why some people exposed to the same virus and bugs will have different reactions. Some people have a ‘stronger immunity’ and don’t ‘catch’ things when others do.

Mark 7:18-23

18 And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever thing from without entereth into the man, it cannot defile him;

19 Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?

20 And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man.

21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,

22 Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:

23 All these evil things come from within, and defile the man

It all boils down to faith. The feeling of trust in a higher power helps us feel safe and protected. No matter what the trials are, we can trust that it is ALL for our own good, progression and learning.